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{{Quotation|'''GLaDOS'''|Very very good. A complimentary victory lift has been activated in the main chamber.|sound=GLaDOS 09_part1_success-1.wav}}
[[File:Victory Lift.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The Victory Lift as it appears in ''Portal''.]]
A '''Victory Lift''' is a platform that rises when activated. Some variants exist that rise only while a player is standing on them, and descend when a player leaves them.  
{{Quotation|'''GLaDOS'''|Very, very good. A complimentary victory lift has been activated in the main chamber.|sound=GLaDOS 09_part1_success-1.wav}}
The '''Victory Lift''' is game [[Mechanics|mechanic]] introduced [[Portal]], and also makes frequent appearances in [[Portal 2]]. The Victory Lift is a simple platform that rises when it is activated by the player.


== Function ==
The primary function of the Victory Lift is to allow the player access to areas that would otherwise be inaccessible. Victory Lifts are traditionally activated when the relevant [[Heavy Duty Super-Colliding Super Button|button]] is activated by the player, and will rise when the player stands atop them. Some Victory Lifts do not require the player to activate them, and these platforms are usually activated upon completion of a Test Chamber. Victory Lifts will only rise only while a player is standing on them, and will usually (but not always) descend when a player has alighted. Victory Lifts are critical when attempting to solve a number of Test Chambers, because they not only provide access to the main portion of the Test Chamber or the Chamber's exit, but they allow the player to reach ledges and platforms that cannot be reached by utilizing the [[Handheld Portal Device]] or other means.
== Appearances ==
=== Portal ===
{{See also|Portal}}
The Victory Lift first makes its appearance in [[Portal Test Chamber 6|Test Chamber 6]].
=== Portal: Still Alive ===
{{See also|Portal: Still Alive}}
=== Portal 2 ===
{{See also|Portal 2}}
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Revision as of 00:49, 23 May 2011

File:Victory Lift.jpg
The Victory Lift as it appears in Portal.
Very, very good. A complimentary victory lift has been activated in the main chamber.
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The Victory Lift is game mechanic introduced Portal, and also makes frequent appearances in Portal 2. The Victory Lift is a simple platform that rises when it is activated by the player.

Function

The primary function of the Victory Lift is to allow the player access to areas that would otherwise be inaccessible. Victory Lifts are traditionally activated when the relevant button is activated by the player, and will rise when the player stands atop them. Some Victory Lifts do not require the player to activate them, and these platforms are usually activated upon completion of a Test Chamber. Victory Lifts will only rise only while a player is standing on them, and will usually (but not always) descend when a player has alighted. Victory Lifts are critical when attempting to solve a number of Test Chambers, because they not only provide access to the main portion of the Test Chamber or the Chamber's exit, but they allow the player to reach ledges and platforms that cannot be reached by utilizing the Handheld Portal Device or other means.

Appearances

Portal

See also: Portal

The Victory Lift first makes its appearance in Test Chamber 6.

Portal: Still Alive

See also: Portal: Still Alive

Portal 2

See also: Portal 2

Gallery